Agatha Corbin Cameron

Holman-Headland Mortuary

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334-693-3371
Date: Feb 27 2013 12:51 PM

AGATHA  CORBIN  CAMERON

DOTHAN…Agatha Corbin Cameron, a resident of Dothan, died early Wednesday morning, February 27, 2013, at her home. She was 78.

            Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 02, 2013, in Gardens of Memory, between Headland and Dothan, with Reverend Danny Quincey officiating. Holman-Headland Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 P.M. Saturday at the mortuary in Headland.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frith Hill Community Church, c/o Billy Gene or Patricia Dickerson, 1965 Fowler Road, Ashford, AL 36312; or to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 2240 County Road 79, Dothan, AL 36303.

            She was the daughter of the late Elon Bascom Corbin and Gussie Camilla Hicks Corbin. She lived in Macon, GA, Richmond, VA, and Shelton, CT, before moving back to Dothan.

            Agatha was born in Midland City, Alabama, and was a graduate of Midland City High School.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Cameron, and a brother, Berlon L. Corbin.

            Agatha was a caring, loving, and devoted wife of 56 years. She was a guiding light of faith and compassion to all she met. As a mother, she always made her children feel they were the most special human beings in world, providing a comfortable, loving harbor. Her greatest gift as a mother, was introducing them to Jesus Christ and the teachings of Christianity through her daily devotion and love.

            As a grandmother, she cherished and loved her grandchildren, spending time with each of them. Whether it was playing cards, coloring, or baking with them, there was not ever enough time.

            Her love for gardening was enjoyed by all, and everyone was welcome. Each spring, she opened her backyard gardens to the local retirement community, who brought van loads to enjoy. She relished giving and transplanting seedlings and cuttings to her family and friends when requested. She also enjoyed traveling with loved ones, dancing and fishing.

            As a member of the Tuckahoe Baptist Church in Richmond, she served the Lord as a Deacon, Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and Youth Counselor.

            Surviving relatives include her daughter, Joy Cameron Gikas and husband, John, Encinitas, CA; two sons, Tony Cameron and wife, Kim, Goldsboro, NC; Bob Cameron and wife, Nancy, Glen Allen, VA; two brothers, Lowell Corbin (Judy), Summerville, SC; Jackson Corbin (Jean Allen), Dothan; a sister-in-law, Wilene Goodson Corbin, Montgomery; eight grandchildren, Erin, Ryan, Ward, Blake, Brooke, Nick, Charlotte, and Cameron.

            The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care and kindness given by the Angels from God as caregivers, Leana, Janice, Jean, Ms. Marjorie, Sharon, and Cheryl.

HOLMAN HEADLAND MORTUARY IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com.

 

 

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